Sourdough Beignets

Serves 60
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Directions

  1. 1Add 100 grams of sweet active starter, 133 grams of water, 1 egg, 50 grams of sugar, 142 grams of evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 45 grams of melted butter into a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Mix the ingredients well.
  3. 3Add 400 grams of flour and half a teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
  4. 4Knead the dough for about 10 minutes using your hands or a KitchenAid mixer with a dough hook on low speed.
  5. 5Transfer the dough to another bowl.
  6. 6Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave it on the counter overnight.
  7. 7The next day, generously flour your counter.
  8. 8Transfer the dough onto the floured counter.
  9. 9Using a rolling pin, roll out your dough to about a quarter-inch thick.
  10. 10Cut the dough into approximately 2-inch squares using a dough scraper.
  11. 11Carefully drop the dough pieces into hot oil in a frying pan.
  12. 12Fry them until they are lightly or golden brown, flipping as needed.
  13. 13Once fried, dust them with powdered sugar and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 100 grams sweet active starter
  • 133 grams water
  • 1 egg
  • 50 grams sugar
  • 142 grams evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 45 grams melted butter
  • 400 grams flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • powdered sugar

Equipment

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Tips

  • Make sure to flour your counter generously because the dough will be sticky.
  • If it's your first time making these, cut them up in different sizes and see which one you like better.
  • These do not take too long to brown up, so please keep your eye on them.
  • Fry them as light or as golden as you prefer.